Does too much ions in the air cause rain?

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Start date Feb 17, 2011
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Excessive ions in the air can influence weather patterns, but the concept that they directly cause rain is debated. Silver nitrate has been historically used in cloud seeding to induce precipitation, demonstrating that certain chemicals can promote rain. However, the relationship between airborne ions and rainfall is not straightforward and lacks definitive scientific backing. While ion concentration may affect atmospheric conditions, it is not a primary factor in rain formation. Overall, the idea remains speculative and requires further research for validation.

Feb 17, 2011

Femme_physics

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My friend told me that he heard from a friend that it does. I think it's a bit of a wild concept, but is there some validity in there if not any?

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Feb 23, 2011

wazani

Silver nitrate was used to cause artificial rain

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